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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow! This was a fantastic start to one of my most highly anticipated series. I didn’t expect the autobiographical narrative, but it worked really well and added an element of mystery to the story. Hadrian has the luxury of knowing what happens so I’m wondering if/how that colors how he’s telling us his story.
On another note, Ruocchio sets up the rest of the series very well. The characters feel real and each have distinctive personalities. At times, it wasn’t even necessary for him to say who was speaking because the dialogue aligned well with who we know these characters to be at this point. The setting feels tangible and not at all far fetched. I’m really excited to explore this universe more and see how Hadrian ultimately becomes the sun eater.
On another note, Ruocchio sets up the rest of the series very well. The characters feel real and each have distinctive personalities. At times, it wasn’t even necessary for him to say who was speaking because the dialogue aligned well with who we know these characters to be at this point. The setting feels tangible and not at all far fetched. I’m really excited to explore this universe more and see how Hadrian ultimately becomes the sun eater.
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Christopher Ruocchio I also like Dune and The King Killer Chronicle.
Maybe a bit over long and there's several more equally long ones to come. I liked this and all read the rest but not right away.
Maybe a bit over long and there's several more equally long ones to come. I liked this and all read the rest but not right away.
Name of the Wind in space. Not as poetic as Rothfuss but carefully chosen words for sure. A dramatic and philosophical tale of epic proportions.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture